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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 47.73 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 47.73 and 31.05 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 47.73 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/47.73 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 47.73 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.02/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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